Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris (Wilson, A, 1810)

Marsh Wren, Cistothorus palustris, is a wren of marshes across North America and Middle America, with a breeding range that is widespread and also includes Mexico. It was first described by Wilson in 1810. This bird is linked to tall, fairly uniform wetland vegetation, especially marshes with plants such as cattails. It is a small songbird with a short thin bill, and its back is black with white stripes, while the head shows a dark cap and a pale line above the eye. The male gives a loud gurgling song to mark territory.

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Troglodytidae — Wrens

Breeding range

North America, Middle America: widespread, also Mexico